The Washington Redskins reportedly remain torn over whether Kirk Cousins is "the guy" or not.
"Internal disagreement exists within the organization regarding Cousins' actual value" still remains despite the quarterback producing back-to-back solid seasons as the starter, a source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
These disagreements began when it became clear in 2015 that Cousins was the superior option to Robert Griffin III, with some wanting to persist with Griffin due to the king's ransom Washington gave up to acquire him, adds Florio.
Washington slapped Cousins with the franchise tag for the second straight year this offseason, and he's reportedly expected to play out the 2017 season without a long-term contract.
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If Washington wants to tag Cousins again, it will cost them $28.7 million under the transition tag - though that would allow other teams to make a play for him - or $34.7 million under the franchise tag.
After giving Cousins nearly $44 million combined in 2016 and 2017, it seems unlikely the Redskins would be willing to push his three-year earnings to nearly $78 million - more than the three-year value of Andrew Luck and Derek Carr's league-topping deals.
However, they'll risk losing him if they don't. The San Francisco 49ers have been heavily rumored to be interested in acquiring Cousins should he become available, and the veteran pivot won't be lacking for other suitors, either.
